Minimally Invasive Procedure Safe Alternative for Treating Congenital Heart Defect, McGill University Reveals

EurekAlert! -- A less invasive procedure for treating a congenital heart defect in children is a safe alternative to traditional surgery with no five-year difference in risk of death and is associated with a 62 percent reduced risk for neurological events (such as strokes or seizures), according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2010.